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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
07/11/2024
07/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to certified medication aides. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program for the administration of medications in long-term care facilities by certified medication aides (CMAs). The Department of Public Health will create the program, develop training curricula and competency evaluation procedures, set qualifications for CMAs, and establish regulations for continuing education, recertification, and fees. The bill also allows for the creation of apprenticeship programs for resident care assistants (RCAs) and certified nurse aides (CNAs) to become CMAs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Brian Murray (D)*,
Rodney Elliott (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
David Linsky (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Alice Peisch (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2243 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2243.pdf |
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